B1 Expression 中性

kulaktan dolma

hearsay

意思

Information learned from others, not sure

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文化背景

In Turkish 'Mahalle' (neighborhood) culture, 'kulaktan dolma' information is the lifeblood of social interaction, but it's also a source of conflict. The term 'dolma' reflects the Ottoman culinary influence on the language, where 'filling' is a common metaphor for preparation. With the rise of WhatsApp groups in Turkey, 'kulaktan dolma' is now the primary term used to describe viral misinformation. Journalists often use this phrase to criticize 'yellow journalism' or reporting without sources.

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Use with 'Bilgi'

90% of the time, you will use this with the word 'bilgi' (information). It's the safest way to use it.

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Don't use for books

If you read it in a book, it's not 'kulaktan dolma', even if the book is wrong. It must be heard.

意思

Information learned from others, not sure

💡

Use with 'Bilgi'

90% of the time, you will use this with the word 'bilgi' (information). It's the safest way to use it.

⚠️

Don't use for books

If you read it in a book, it's not 'kulaktan dolma', even if the book is wrong. It must be heard.

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Dismissing Rumors

If someone tells you gossip you don't like, just say 'Bunlar hep kulaktan dolma' to end the conversation politely.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Onun hakkında bildiğim her şey ________ dolma bilgilerden ibaret.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kulaktan

The idiom is 'kulaktan dolma'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'kulaktan dolma' doğru kullanılmıştır?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kulaktan dolma bilgilerle ameliyat yapılmaz.

It refers to unverified information or lack of expertise.

Match the phrase with its meaning.

Eşleştirme yapın.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kulaktan dolma - Doğruluğu belirsiz bilgi

Kulaktan dolma means unverified info, while the others represent verified or direct info.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Yeni müdür çok sertmiş.' Mehmet: 'Nereden biliyorsun?' Ayşe: 'Herkes öyle söylüyor.' Mehmet: 'Bırak bu _________ bilgileri, adamı daha görmedik bile.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kulaktan dolma

Mehmet is dismissing Ayşe's hearsay.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Onun hakkında bildiğim her şey ________ dolma bilgilerden ibaret.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kulaktan

The idiom is 'kulaktan dolma'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly? Choose B1

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'kulaktan dolma' doğru kullanılmıştır?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kulaktan dolma bilgilerle ameliyat yapılmaz.

It refers to unverified information or lack of expertise.

Match the phrase with its meaning. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kulaktan dolma - Doğruluğu belirsiz bilgi

Kulaktan dolma means unverified info, while the others represent verified or direct info.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: 'Yeni müdür çok sertmiş.' Mehmet: 'Nereden biliyorsun?' Ayşe: 'Herkes öyle söylüyor.' Mehmet: 'Bırak bu _________ bilgileri, adamı daha görmedik bile.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kulaktan dolma

Mehmet is dismissing Ayşe's hearsay.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Not directly to the person, but it is an insult to the quality of their information. It suggests they are being lazy or gullible.

Yes, to describe unverified market rumors or non-data-driven claims, but keep it professional.

There isn't a single idiom, but 'birinci elden bilgi' (first-hand info) or 'kanıtlanmış bilgi' (proven info) are the opposites.

No, it applies to the information itself. 'Haberler kulaktan dolma' (The news is hearsay).

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

No, that doesn't exist. If you saw it, it's just 'gördüğüm kadarıyla' (as far as I saw).

Etymologically yes, they both come from 'dolmak' (to fill). The metaphor is that your ear is being stuffed like a vegetable.

Yes! If you learn words from friends without looking at a dictionary, you are learning 'kulaktan dolma'.

The phrase itself doesn't change. You pluralize the noun it modifies: 'Kulaktan dolma bilgiler'.

Yes, many pop songs use it to describe rumors about love and betrayal.

相关表达

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ağızdan ağıza

similar

Word of mouth

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aslı astarı yok

similar

Has no basis in truth

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kulak misafiri olmak

contrast

To eavesdrop accidentally

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söylenti

synonym

Rumor

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